Central Wire, Inc.
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c. — Amputations — UNION, Illinois
| Employer | Central Wire, Inc. |
| Address | 6509 Olson Road |
| City, State ZIP | UNION, Illinois 60180 |
| Report ID | 2016010752 |
| Event Date | January 26, 2016 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331492 |
| Inspection # | 1121854 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.23421, -88.53175 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing set up on a wire drawing machine when his hand was pinched between the wire and the block on the machine. His left-hand ring finger was partially amputated and his middle finger was fractured.
Incident Summary
On January 26, 2016, a worker at Central Wire, Inc. in UNION, Illinois suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c., with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 103 severe injury reports involving "Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, n.e.c. injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
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